Útila

The island of Útila is famous for its scuba diving (and snorkeling), and is known as the cheapest place in the world to obtain your scuba diving certification. The world's second-largest barrier reef runs alongside Útila. It’s over 1000 km long and home to over 500 species of fish, 1000 manatees, and an amazing amount of dolphins. The island also has the largest local population of whale sharks, and a research center dedicated to studying them.

UTILA has become a world wide destination that has led to a flourishing economy for many thanks to Tourism. Besides its popularity as being one of the if not THE most popular places to become Certified as a Diving Instructor, along with Real Estate that is still to this day a steal by International Standards; there is a "Party" atmosphere that has the Island buzzing everyday! …

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Utila, is a friendly, kick-back kind of place to visit. Just about everything you might want to do is within walking distance. Walking along the sandy paths, seeing the spectacular aqua blue ocean, and feeling the warm tropical air is about as good as it gets.

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Getting Here

Getting to this Bay Island is very easy thanks to the Utila International Airport, as well as the Utila Princess Ferry. Utila is located approximately 18 miles from the coast, and can be easily reached from the costal town of La Ceiba either by sea or air. | Book a Flight | Utila's airport code is UII.

The Utila Princess Ferry operates every day, leaving from La Ceiba’s municipal dock, which is located on the eastern end of La Ceiba. The trip only takes one hour on this fast catamaran.

If You Come to Utila - Lyrics excerpt:
If you come to Utila you will dive,
but you will never ever feel more alive.
If you come to Utila, where the water is clearer,
you will drink tequila, you will spend lempiras,
but you won't ever want to leave, you will never want to leave.

Utila Cays

The Utila Cays (or Keys) ferry is a fast 26 ft. skiff which is shaded, comfortable, and has a shallow draft to get you in close to the targeted swimming area … Getting to the Utila Cays.